Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Tuesday when the East Carolina Pirates try to run the South Florida Bulls off the court at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The East Carolina Pirates betting line opened as -7-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
South Florida Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 10-15 and 10-8-2 ATS East Carolina Pirates will face the 5-21 South Florida Bulls, who own a 13-12 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the East Carolina Pirates are 12-7-1 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the South Florida Bulls are 13-12.
The Pirates - Bulls odds would favor the Pirates if the lines were set according to our power ranks. East Carolina is rated No. 295 in the current Odds Shark poll, while South Florida is at No. 325.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits East Carolina's No. 186-ranked offense, averaging 70.6 PPG, against a Bulls defense that ranks No. 148 at 71.81 PPG. The Pirates field goal percentage has averaged 43.03% so far, more than the Bulls marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.19% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
South Florida got 24 points from Jahmal McMurray but lost anyway, 77-65, to Temple on Sunday at Liacouras Center.
East Carolina got 15 points from Prince Williams but lost anyway, 75-60, to Cincinnati on Saturday at Fifth Third Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
South Florida home to Memphis, Saturday, February 20th
East Carolina at Southern Methodist, Sunday, February 21st